Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Myanmar Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Myanmar

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 116.9% more expensive than Myanmar without rent, and 245.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 126.9% more expensive than Myanmar without rent, and 161.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$1.95 MMK 4,095
924.10%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$19.06 MMK 40.1K
291.71%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$4.98 MMK 10.5K
128.92%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$1.66 MMK 3,485
223.49%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.73 MMK 1,525
260.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.66 MMK 1,380
212.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$0.97 MMK 2,043
508.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$1.78 MMK 3,749
294.38%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$1.73 MMK 3,632
-36.99%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$1.14 MMK 2,395
211.40%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.45 MMK 3,038
226.21%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$1.66 MMK 3,487
159.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$8.17 MMK 17.2K
59.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$6.30 MMK 13.2K
93.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$8.05 MMK 16.9K
103.23%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$4.26 MMK 8,956
22.30%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.03 MMK 2,173
65.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.67 MMK 5,610
71.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.61 MMK 5,496
90.42%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$2.15 MMK 4,522
38.60%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.13 MMK 2,375
169.03%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.96 MMK 2,023
135.42%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.30 MMK 636
623.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$1.60 MMK 3,371
514.38%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$9.73 MMK 20.5K
55.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.89 MMK 1,870
114.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$1.52 MMK 3,200
135.53%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Myanmar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.23 MMK 482
982.61%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$9.67 MMK 20.3K
583.66%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$1.17 MMK 2,457
226.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.97 MMK 2,045
83.51%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$3.30 MMK 6,934
793.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$9.12 MMK 19.2K
-90.02%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$34.7K MMK 73.0M
-15.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$36.1K MMK 76.0M
-27.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$59.6 MMK 125.2K
246.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$10.87 MMK 22.8K
423.64%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$29.07 MMK 61.1K
150.29%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$53.5 MMK 112.5K
-15.49%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$9.66 MMK 20.3K
126.09%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$2.55 MMK 5,350
440.78%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$343 MMK 721.1K
294.92%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$10.9K MMK 22.8M
107.62%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$41.11 MMK 86.4K
24.81%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$56.7 MMK 119.2K
-25.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$79.0 MMK 166.1K
12.18%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$121 MMK 254.4K
-5.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Myanmar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$482 MMK 1.0M
265.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$203 MMK 426.0K
606.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$1,077 MMK 2.3M
162.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$783 MMK 1.6M
201.02%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$1,827 MMK 3.8M
85.64%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$372 MMK 782.1K
602.63%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$268 MMK 562.7K
1515.96%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
11
-40.82%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Myanmar: March 1, 2026

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